Contamination specialist group

This group supports the regulator and the FSAC by providing advice on and developing standards for the identification, avoidance, management and control of contamination of exhibits, or other evidence, at all stages of the forensic process.

Fingerprint quality specialist group

This group supports the regulator through reviewing current options for quality fingerprint standards, the consideration of ongoing fingerprint competence training and providing advice on all matters related to the future preparation, implementation and monitoring of fingerprint quality standards within the remit of the regulator.

Digital forensics specialist group

This group assists in identifying requirements for new or improved quality standards, applying to the provision of digital forensics services to the police service and the wider criminal justice system.

Forensic pathology specialist group

This group supports the regulator and the FSAC by providing advice on forensic pathology quality standards, reviewing current standards, proposing remedies for any shortcomings, developing and publishing guidance.

Evidence assessment specialist group

This inactive specialist group was set up to advise the Forensic Science Regulator and Forensic Science Advisory Council on assessing, interpreting and presenting scientific evidence in the criminal justice system. Some of the group’s work has been continued by the quality standards specialist group.